Ryan NicolMarch 5, 2019
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Several legislators from the area spoke with Florida Politics ahead of Session.
Tag: Matt Willhite
Ryan NicolMarch 5, 2019
Drew WilsonDecember 28, 2018
4min344
Coral Springs City Commissioner Dan Daley tacked on seven more endorsements for his bid to succeed Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz in Broward County’s House District 97. Democratic Reps. Bobby DuBose and Kristin Jacobs, members of the Broward County legislative delegation, were among the chorus of elected lining up behind Daley on Friday. So far, Daley […]
Drew WilsonDecember 10, 2018
4min319
Three incumbent Republicans and one Democratic member of the Florida House opened campaign accounts for their 2020 re-election bids last week, making for 50 House incumbents who’ve taken the first step toward re-election. Tops on the list was Palm Coast Republican Rep. Paul Renner, who is set to take over as House Speaker after the […]
Jacob OglesNovember 18, 2018
4min199
Even as a sharply partisan recount process played out in his backyard, state Rep. Matt Willhite celebrated a new bipartisan role he will play in the coming Legislative session. The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation unanimously elected Willhite as its new chairman. “It’s an honor to be put there by my colleagues to fight for […]
Drew WilsonSeptember 14, 2018
6min342
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has put out its third wave of endorsements for state legislative seats, giving the nod to 16 more candidates, including a pair of incumbents running for re-election in South Florida. A handful of the Florida Chamber’s new endorsements are revisions reflecting a handful of surprise victories in the Aug. 28 […]
Drew WilsonJuly 10, 201812min680
The political arm of the Florida Realtors rolled out endorsements Monday for nearly every state legislative election slated for the 2018 ballot. “As Realtors, we pride ourselves on our long-standing efforts to defend private property rights, promote community prosperity and preserve a professional climate that ensures the economic growth of Florida,” said Ann DeFries, chair […]
Drew WilsonJuly 2, 2018
3min305
Ocean Ridge Democrat Jim Bonfiglio announced a pile of endorsements Monday for his campaign to succeed term-limited Rep. Bill Hager in House District 89. Backing the Ocean Ridge mayor are the Florida Education Association; the Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association; the Florida AFL-CIO; the Palm Beach-Treasure Coast AFL-CIO; U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel; state Sen. […]
Ryan NicolJune 11, 20182min251
State Rep. Matt Willhite is running laps around his Republican challenger when it comes to fundraising, pulling in nearly $18,000 in May. That leaves Willhite, a Wellington Democrat, with more than $45,000 cash on hand. His only declared opponent, Laurel Bennett, had not filed any fundraising information with the Florida Division of Elections since February […]
Drew WilsonJune 11, 2018
3min500
Boca Raton Democrat Tina Polsky rolled out five more endorsements Monday in her bid to replace retiring state Rep. Joe Abruzzo in House District 81. Topping the announcement was a nod from incoming House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee, followed by Palm Beach County Commissioners Mary Lou Berger and Melissa McKinlay, Royal Palm Beach Rep. Matt […]
Phil AmmannJune 5, 2018
2min174
With a tip of the hat to LobbyTools, here are the latest movements – both on and off – of the legislative merry-go-round. Off: George Fossett is no longer legislative assistant for Miami Gardens Democratic Sen. Oscar Braynon. On: Lurimar Cruz-Cortes is a new legislative assistant for Kissimmee Democratic Sen. Victor Torres. Off: Lara Medley is […]